Cigarette Tobacco Leaves - Craft Your Own Custom Cigarette Blends

As early as the 9th century people in Mexico and Central America were smoking tobacco in forms of reeds and smoking tubes - the first "cigarettes". Fast forward to the 16th century - people were smoking more than ever in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central/ South America. From there it made its way back to Spain, where it started to get introduced to European countries and evolved to the more commonly paper wrapped cigarettes that we use today.

Cigarette smoking is still very popular today, yet more and more smokers are getting away from buying pre-made packs/cartons and instead taking part in "Roll Your Own Cigarettes" using shredded tobacco. The next logical transition for these type of do-it-yourself RYO smokers is to buy Unprocessed Raw Leaf Tobacco and shred it for their own personal use. A whole new world of enjoyment is found when buying cigarette tobacco in Leaf form. Not only do you get to see the leaves
you are smoking and shredding before you make your cigarettes (allowing you to throw away anything that might be unsavory, yet found in most pre-mixed tobacco), but also allows for the unique experience of crafting your own diverse line of blends for your cigarettes by combining the broad selection of different leaves we have offer.

Making your own cigarettes from Whole Leaf Tobacco is actually quite easy. Besides the regular RYO experience, the only other steps involved are de-stemming the leaves, verifying that the leaves aren’t too dry/moist, and shredding. The end result is a MYO/RYO cigarette blend unlike any other you have smoked before. All of our customers agree, the blends they make are both higher quality AND less expensive than anything that can be found already shredded in a bag.

The equipment required for the making of Cigarettes is relatively inexpensive and easily available through tobacco shops and convenience retailers. The most important supplies are the various tobacco leaves themselves, since these will form the taste of the cigarettes. Anyone who already takes part in RYO will probably already have a Cigarette Injector and will only need a Shredder to properly shred your tobacco leaves before injecting.

To get started, browse our catalog of leaves below and start experimenting! Use the categories sidebar to narrow your results.

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The Canadian Virginia Flue Cured Tobacco Leaf is commonly used in cigarette and pipe tobacco blends. It has a wonderful smooth smoke with a mild flavor. For a similar leaf grown in the USA, be sure to check out our American Virginia Flue Cured (B).

Our 2017 USA Virginia Flue Cured Tobacco is a full flavored tobacco leaf. The (B) stands for Bright, as it is brighter in color and flavor than the (R) version. This leaf arrives with your standard cigarette tobacco smell and produces a smoke similar to a light Marlboro.

This Organic American Virginia Flue Cured leaf has a darker, more reddish/orange color, and packs a bit more of a full flavor that most American tobacco blends are famous for. This leaf carries a more robust yet still unmistakably fresh smell.

Our 2017 USA Virginia Flue Cured Tobacco is a very robust, full flavored tobacco leaf. This leaf arrives with your standard cigarette tobacco smell and produces a strong, heavy smoke, similar to many full flavored or red cigarettes.

This Organic Canadian Virginia Flue Cured leaf typically has a yellow color, but can look very similar in color to the Organic American. It arrives with a heavenly fresh, unmistakable aroma - bringing back memories of the tobacco leaf before the mainstream commercial usage of today.

This Organic Burley leaf has an even darker, more red/brown color, and packs a more of a robust flavor that many American tobacco blends are famous for. This leaf carries an incredibly distinct scent, unique to American grown Burley leaves.

Low grade tobacco by definition is tobacco of inferior quality that is not fit to be sold as a regular grade. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including tobacco that has been dropped on the floor, broken up into small pieces, discolored, dirty, tobacco dust, stems, etc. Most customers who purchase scrap tobacco use it for ceremonial purposes, to practice rolling cigars, use as a natural insecticide and/or purchased by industrial companies. There are no refunds or exchanges on low grade tobaccos.

Our 2013 USA Virginia Flue Cured Tobaccois a more robust, full flavored tobacco leaf. This leaf arrives with your standard cigarette tobacco smell and produces a smoke similar to a Red Marlboro. Only 600lb will remain as of August 2018.

Mainly used to make cigarette tobacco leaf blends a bit stronger, the Burley Whole Leaf Tobacco is also used for cigar filler, pipe blends, and chewing tobacco leaf. These tobacco leaves arrive with an amazingly fresh, but chocolatey aroma.

Mainly used to make cigarette tobacco leaf blends a bit stronger and smoother, Maryland 609 is also used for cigar filler, pipe blends, and chewing tobacco leaf. Maryland 609 is a “light air cured” type of tobacco similar to Burley but lighter in body and more neutral in flavor.

This delicate golden brown tobacco is grown in Turkey, along the Black Sea and is named after the province in this region. This specific variety of Samsun is known for its taste and aroma, as it is conisidered by many to one of the top quality pipe tobaccos in the world.

This tobacco, very similar to Basma, is a golden yellow / brown Oriental type tobacco leaf that is grown in Bulgaria, a country with a tradition in production of high quality tobacco. This is a quick growing, shorter and smaller leafed tobacco that provides a sweet, pleasant flavor and smooth burn that Oriental tobacco is known for.

New in the line of RYO Cigarette products from Leaf Only comes the Deluxe Cigarette Finisher machine. This handy tool helps reduce any loss that may occur during transportation of your RYO cigarette by gently folding over the end of the tube over the tobacco. This leaves a folded end on your RYO cigarette, effectively eliminating any loss of tobacco from the tube being 'open'.

This machine offers an easy and affordable way to break down whole tobacco leaves into roll your own tobacco. No more hand cranking shredders or cutting leaves with scissors. This Machine is built to last through many pounds of your favorite unprocessed tobacco leaf from Leaf Only!

This purpose built tobacco shredding machine is built out of solid steel, and cuts to a 0.8mm strand thickness. Built with brass bushings designed to have increased resistance to wear, as well as adjustable stainless steel combs. This machine can operated manually, or automatically with the use of a 6mm socket.

The Ace Roller is handcrafted wooden cigarette rolling machine. It works with standard size rolling papers and “roll your own” tobacco to consistently produce perfect 3″ cigarettes. If you like your smokes with filters or crutches, that’s no problem for the Ace. This roller takes only minutes to master and and is built to last a lifetime.

The Tumbleweed is a mid size cigarette rolling machine. It’s designed for rollers on the go. The Tumbleweed is solidly constructed yet compact enough to take along on road trips, camping or to music festivals. Made of Walnut.

A very light gold leaf when curing, it makes an excellent smoking tobacco. It grows to a height of 6-7 feet tall. The light green leaves are from 14" to 18" wide and 24" to 30" long, and turn a light yellow when ripe. The plants produce an average of 18 leaves per plant, with yields averaging 3 oz of dried leaf per plant. Matures in 55 days.

This dark Virginian type tobacco air cures to a deep reddish brown color and makes an excellent pipe or full flavored cigarette blend. It has a silky feel, which means that your highest quality leaf could even be used as a wrapper for cigars. Grows to about 6 feet in height and matures in 65 days.

This Turkish tobacco is among the best money can buy. Originating in the Samsun region of Turkey, along the Black Sea, this tobacco is renowned for its unique rich flavor. This plant has smaller leaves than other strains, but a very distinctive aroma. An excellent Turkish blend or unique by itself.

A fine commercial strain that is used for its hardiness and smooth flavor. A must for cigarette making. This plant grows fast and is a high yield producer. It is recommended to leave 14 leaves on the plant while pruning.

Now available in Cigarette tubes for use with all standard tube injectors, these RAW Rolling Paper cigarette tubes are Vegan friendly, Non-GMO, and Chlorine free. Made in Alcoy Spain with the same RAW rolling paper you have come to know and love.

This paper is made with Unbleached Hemp, and some of the finest quality gum making for an ultra thin, slow burning paper that always sticks. OCB Only uses the finest hemp produced by organic hemp fields.

This paper is made with Unbleached Hemp, and some of the finest quality gum making for an ultra thin, slow burning paper that always sticks. OCB Only uses the finest hemp produced by organic hemp fields.

This paper is made with Unbleached Hemp, and some of the finest quality gum making for an ultra thin, slow burning paper that always sticks. OCB Only uses the finest hemp produced by organic hemp fields.

Exceptionally rare, 100% genuine whole leaf Saint James perique tobacco. Grown and cured by a small farm in rural Saint James Parish that has been producing high quality barrel-cured perique tobacco for generations.

The Triton T3R is one of the strongest digital scales on the market, as well as one of the best selling models made by MyWeigh. This upgraded version features a rechargeale battery that provides 40 hours of continuous use when charged.

Low grade tobacco by definition is tobacco of inferior quality that is not fit to be sold as a regular grade. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including tobacco that has been dropped on the floor, broken up into small pieces, discolored, dirty, tobacco dust, stems, etc. Most customers who purchase scrap tobacco use it for ceremonial purposes, to practice rolling cigars, use as a natural insecticide and/or purchased by industrial companies. There are no refunds or exchanges on low grade tobaccos.

Low grade tobacco by definition is tobacco of inferior quality that is not fit to be sold as a regular grade. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including tobacco that has been dropped on the floor, broken up into small pieces, discolored, dirty, tobacco dust, stems, etc. Most customers who purchase scrap tobacco use it for ceremonial purposes, to practice rolling cigars, use as a natural insecticide and/or purchased by industrial companies. There are no refunds or exchanges on low grade tobaccos.

After many requests, we have finally stocked the Vera Cruz line of RYO cigarette tubes. Midnight cigarette tubes are one of the only black colored cigarette tubes on the market. For a classier, more sophisticated feel to your smoke. 200 tubes per box.

The Newest Product from Skunk Brand may be the first of it's kind on the market - American Made Hemp Paper Cones! This unique looking product is made in Nevada from Hemp grown in the USA. 4 Cones per Box.

A very mild tobacco leaf for cigarettes and pipes. It averages 6' in height with 18-20 leaves per plant. It reaches maturity when blooms appear at 55 days. The light green leaves average 12" wide by 24" long and become a light yellow/green when ripe. Leaves began to ripen as the plant reaches bloom. Air cures easily to a light golden brown with yields averaging 3 oz of dried leaf per plant.

Rare and famous Louisiana tobacco known for its dark, black color and unique flavor when cured. Perique is a spice tobacco, usually used in Virginia blends. It has a dark, oily appearance, when cured and a taste of pepper and figs. Its flavor is a little strong, so it is usually found mostly in blends. It can be smoked straight, but isn't intended to be. Being acidic, it tends to alleviate alkaline tongue bite, which is so often a problem with Virginia tobacco, so it is recommend to blend this with your cigarette blends.

Basma tobacco originated in Greece. It is known for its sweet and aromatic taste. Leaves have a sugar content of 10-12%. It is a tall columnar plant reaching 6" in height. Leaves are sharply pointed averaging 9" to 10" in width and up to 20" in length. Plants produce an average of 20 leaves per plant with a nicotine content of 1%. Matures in 60 days

This heirloom is an all around good tobacco. Makes a somewhat sweet chew, and is also good for making cigarette and pipe tobacco blends. Large plants with heavy crops, should be staked or tied off to something for support, or it will blow over in heavy storms.